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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.78, 690.83 and 323.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.78, 690.83 and 323.69 is: 446.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.78 : 690.83 = 323.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.78/690.83 = 323.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.78x = 690.83 × 323.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.78x = 223,609.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,609.69/500.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.53

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